Hi Michael,
First, I want to tell you that I am sorry that Grizzabella has tested felv+,
but I also want to tell you thanks so much for adopting a rescue kitty.
Angel Wings, I believe (someone correct me if I am wrong) was originally "set
up" as a felv+sanctuary.
They were closed down about 2 yrs. ago due to animal neglect, cruelty, abuse &
misrepresentation.
The case is still pending in court, I believe, if it hasn't been "pleaded out".
We took several cats from them, and they were absorbed into our headquarters in
Dallas.
First, I recommend beginning the process of boosting your cats (all of them)
immune systems w/ the usual things that we do.
I would begin w/L Lysine, (available anywhere that sells vitamins, get the
capsules that you can open) and ask your vet about "Missing Link" supplement.
If you get the professional strength (prescription item) it also has a detox
properties.
Mix both of the above supplements into moist food.
W/the Missing Link, you will want to start small and work your way up to the
recommended dosage.
I also sprinkle a bit of nutrional yeast onto my cats dry food.
Feed them a high quality dry food, I feed Innova Evo mixed w/Wellness Core only.
This is a good start.
As far as separating them now, your other younger cats have a natural immunity
to this disease about 80 % or so.
And lastly, talk to your vet and see what will work for you, because this is
what is working for me now.
Thanks, please keep in touch.
Susan J. DuBose >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
"As Cleopatra lay in state,
Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
Purring welcomes of soft applause,
Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
Trajan Tennent
----- Original Message -----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 1:08 PM
Subject: New Diagnosis
Hello Everyone,
My name is Michael Roberts. I just received word a few hours ago about one
of my "babies" being diagnosed, so bear with me if this takes me a while to get
out.
First of all, a bit of background information. I currently have three cats,
all Siamese and all from rescues. The oldest, and the one with the FeLV
diagnosis, is approximately 6-7 years old, and the other two are a little over
two. The first one came from a local rescue shelter here in Tennessee called
Angel Wings, which has since been shut down. The other two came from VA Siamese
Rescue, an organization that my partner and I are still somewhat active in. We
volunteer to transport on occasion and remain in the newsgroups/email lists.
I took all three for their checkups today, and the vet asked if we watned
them tested for FeLV, to which we agreed. The test on Grizzabella came back
positive. The test on Penelope was negative, and they ran out of tests, so
Poppy hasn't been tested yet. I did request them to retest Grizzabella (even
though they charged me again), and the blood was drawn and sent out for
Grizzabella's retest and Poppy's test today, and we should have results by
tomorrow.
Here's my issue....this is my first time dealing with FeLV, and I don't know
what to do or what to expect. All three of those cats are our children, and I
can't bear the thought of seperating them or giving Grizzabella up because
she's sick, but I don't know how likely it is the other two will contract the
disease, or how to seperate them. I'm not sure what to do about treatment,
either. I've heard there's no treatment, then I've heard there's meds, and
diet changes. I'm just not sure what my next step should be. I noticed there
are six stages to the disease, and four different types...I don't have any of
that inforomation yet. Can anyone give me a heads up and let me know where we
should start with this? Not sure what I need to do, guys. I know lots of you
have a lot of experience with this, and i'd be interested in any advice you can
give.
Thanks in advance.
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